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Safety of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatment among children and young adults who suffer from adverse effects of conventional cancer treatment: A systematic review.

Author: JongMiek C, KristoffersenAgnete E, LiuJianping, MentinkMarit, MoraDana C, OvervågGrete, StubTrine

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch funding provided by government agencies outside the United States.

Overview

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is widely used for managing adverse effects of cancer treatment in children. This review found that most studies did not report adverse effects associated with CAM modalities used. However, the lack of safety information is concerning, emphasizing the need for standardized reporting of adverse effects in CAM research.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is widely used around the world to treat adverse effects derived from cancer treatment among children and young adults. Parents often seek CAM to restore and maintain the child's physical and emotional condition during and after cancer treatme...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9218455/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Cancer Treatment Side Effects

The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is becoming increasingly popular for managing the side effects of conventional cancer treatment, particularly among children and young adults. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the safety of CAM modalities used to treat these adverse effects. The authors conducted a comprehensive search of scientific databases to identify observational, quasi-experimental, and qualitative studies that investigated the use of CAM for managing cancer treatment side effects in children and young adults.

Safety of CAM Modalities

The review included 15 studies that reported on various CAM modalities, including alternative medical systems, manipulative and body-based therapies, biologically-based therapies, and mind-body therapies. While less than half of the studies reported adverse effects, those that did found them to be mostly minor and transient. The most common adverse effects reported were bleeding and bruising associated with acupuncture and dizziness related to yoga treatment. The overall quality of the included studies was deemed satisfactory.

Implications for CAM Use in Cancer Treatment

This review provides valuable insights into the safety of CAM modalities used to manage cancer treatment side effects. The lack of safety information in a significant proportion of the studies raises concerns, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive and standardized system for reporting adverse effects in CAM research. This is crucial for ensuring patient safety and providing informed decision-making in the context of CAM use for cancer treatment.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

Imagine a vast desert landscape, where conventional cancer treatment is like a scorching sun, potentially causing side effects that can feel like mirages. CAM modalities, in this scenario, are like different types of oasis, offering potential relief. This research reminds us that while CAM can offer benefits, it's crucial to understand the potential risks and ensure that we have the right information to make informed decisions about our health.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2022-06-22
  2. Date Revised 2022-07-16
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

35726681

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC9218455

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